Behind the Festival

Building the magic.

Behind Kendal Mountain Festival is a team of indiviudals who collectively believe that inspiring and enabling people to access to 'The Great Outdoors' makes the world a better place.

Our vision

To inspire more people to explore, enjoy and represent mountains, wilderness and their cultures.

To support our vision are our five key values:

Courage: to shape a better future

Open Mindedness: to learn and embrace change

Inclusivity: to encourage all to share and hear our collective stories

Creativity: in how we deliver

Realism: authentic storytelling

Our Mission

To 'Share the Adventure'

Sharing adventure stories with audiences across the globe, through:

An annual Festival attracting 25,000+ outdoor enthusiasts to gather in Kendal each November.
A UK Tour heading to venues up and down the country.
An online channel providing inspirational adventure content on-demand.
Partner events – bringing Kendal Mountain content to new audiences around the world.